Pelé's Death Sparks Emotional Tributes From Soccer Fans
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Brazil legend Pelé has died at the age of 82.
The original GOAT. A trailblazer. One of the finest players to ever lace up.
He will be missed by millions. pic.twitter.com/sZiiLLmCYF
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 29, 2022
One Twitter user wrote: "Sincere condolences for the sad loss of Pele. Our prayers to the family, global friends, all sports teams and players. We salute [Péle] Humble legend and superstar. A great loss of a wonderful leader and one of the best footballers and true friend to the world."
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Pelé remains the only player to ever win THREE World Cups 🏆🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/RhLjjYyfq3
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 29, 2022
Another Twitter user said: "Pele is the real goat…not this one who won 2 international trophies with his country and suddenly claiming GOAT status."
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“One day, I hope we can play football together in the sky” – Pele’s message after Diego Maradona died in 2020.
Enjoy your game, legends 🙏 pic.twitter.com/t0l88bpILD
— GOAL (@goal) December 29, 2022
One person tweeted: "RIP to the great Pele himself…I'm glad Messi won the World Cup whilst you were here with us."
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A Sporting Legend.
Rest in Peace King Pele 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/AmehPBOR30
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) December 29, 2022
One fan said: "Like Jim McKay said while announcing the Munich massacre of 1972 Olympic 'When I was a kid my father used to say our greatest hopes and our worst fears are seldom realized. Our worst fears have been realized tonight.' Today is same kind of a day, love you Pele."
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A very sad day for football.
An icon and a true great of the game who touched millions around the world with his football and personality will be remembered forever.
Rest in peace, Pele.🇧🇷
My thoughts are with his family 💔 pic.twitter.com/eqRDU6usba
— Ian Rush MBE (@Ian_Rush9) December 29, 2022
One Twitter user wrote: "Pele die as a LEGEND nothing to be sad about. REST IN PEACE AND YOUR LEGACY WILL FOREVER REMAIN CONSTANT."
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The King of The World’s Game.
— EA SPORTS FIFA (@EASPORTSFIFA) December 29, 2022
Obrigado, Pelé. 👑 pic.twitter.com/cRoncMhDye
One person replied: "It's a sad time to us. If some player in the world want to wear a 10 shirt it's because of Pelé."
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A inspiração e o amor marcaram a jornada de Rei Pelé, que faleceu no dia de hoje.
Amor, amor e amor, para sempre.
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Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today.Love, love and love, forever. pic.twitter.com/CP9syIdL3i
— Pelé (@Pele) December 29, 2022
And another Twitter user said: "A legendary figure, special in every dimension, made the football game beautiful. Rest well World Pele."
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